intention (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtenʃən/
Definition
A plan or purpose that guides what someone wants to do or achieve.
Examples
His intention was to finish the project by Friday.
Did you have any intention of telling me the truth?
The company's intention is to expand into new markets.
How to Use intention
- intention to do (prepositional phrase)
- A plan to perform a specific action. — "My intention to travel this summer is still strong."
- with the intention of (prepositional phrase)
- For the purpose of achieving something. — "He called with the intention of apologizing."
- have no intention of (idiom)
- To have no plan or desire to do something. — "I have no intention of quitting my job."
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